Heidi Nicole Jones

ROCHESTER MINN:Heidi N. Jones, 33, died Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Rochester, MN. Heidi Nicole Willard was born June 23, 1978 to Michael and Barbara (Halland) Willard in Winter Park, FL. She was passionate about music and a gifted pianist, composing and singing their middle school class song at middle school graduation in New Fairfield, CT. Heidi graduated from Mayo High School in 1996, and obtained her A.A. in Liberal Arts from RCTC in 2003. She married Kenneth P. Jones on October 11, 2003 in Rochester, MN. Heidi worked various jobs until the birth of her first child. Her greatest joy in life was her two children, Arianna and Aiden. She was a kind and loyal friend to many, lover of animals, and had a great sense of humor. Heidi is survived by her husband, Kenneth, Rochester, MN her two children, Arianna and Aiden, Rochester, MN;parents, Michael and Barbara Willard of Rochester, MN.; her two sisters, Heather (John) Sherwin, Rochester, MN and Tracey Willard, St. Petersburg, FL, a nephew, Grant Sherwin, Rochester, MN, grandmother, Helen Willard, Rochester, MN, uncles and aunts; Steve and Verla Halland, Storden, MN and Dennis and Kathy Willard, Westchester, PA; also five cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather, and an uncle. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Zumbro Lutheran Church with Rev. Shelley Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Paws and Claws. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place N.W., Rochester, MN 55901, 507-289-3600, ranfranzandvinefh.com.